Research Institute

Institute Overview

Huzhou Institute of Zhejiang University is a public institution with independent legal personality, jointly established by Zhejiang University and the Huzhou Municipal People's Government. Located in the South Taihu New Area of Huzhou, it serves as a regional new-type research and development institution under Zhejiang University. The institute focuses on cutting-edge fields including intelligent healthcare, new-generation information technology, advanced electronics, industrial internet, and smart automation. It aims to explore pathways for cultivating high-level talent, foster innovative professionals, nurture emerging technology enterprises, and promote international academic exchanges.

AI & Robotics Education Center

As one of the specialized R&D centers of the institute, the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Education Research Center leverages the disciplinary strengths of Zhejiang University to build an advanced platform integrating education standards research, curriculum development, talent training, and project incubation in AI and robotics. The center is dedicated to empowering the industry through innovation and education.

nashenbot artificial intelligence and robotics education research center

Academic Leadership

The center is guided by a team of renowned experts who provide strategic vision and research direction in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, and educational innovation. These distinguished scholars and industry pioneers bring decades of research experience and academic excellence to drive the center's cutting-edge initiatives.

Professor Xu Chao
- Director of Huzhou Institute of Zhejiang University
- Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Zhejiang University
- Vice Dean of the College of Control Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University
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Mr. Pang Zuowei
- Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Education Research Center
- Member of the National Standardization Technical Committee's Education Robot Working Group
- Committee Member of the Intelligent Robotics Committee, Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence
- Chief Scientist of the "12th Five-Year" National Science and Technology Support Program
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Dr. Li Minghe
- Deputy Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Education Research Center
- PhD from Tongji University, Shanghai
- Visiting Scholar at the University of Cambridge, UK
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Research Focus

Building upon the leadership's vision, the center focuses on four key research domains

Educational Curriculum Development

Creating innovative and systematic AI and robotics educational programs

Talent Cultivation

Developing pathways for training high-level professionals in AI and robotics

Education Standards Research

Establishing benchmarks and frameworks for AI and robotics education

Project Incubation

Supporting the transformation of research outcomes into practical applications and startups

Relationship with Nashenbot

Nashenbot is a high-tech enterprise incubated by and maintaining deep R&D partnerships with Huzhou Institute of Zhejiang University. The institute provides robust academic and research support, including cutting-edge curriculum development, core technology R&D in AI and robotics, and expert guidance from its leading scientists. This collaboration ensures that Nashenbot's products and solutions—spanning hardware, software, educational content, competitions, training, and lab construction—are built upon a foundation of advanced research and innovation.

Nashenbot and Zhejiang University Huzhou Institute

Nashenbot Product Exhibition

The institute features a dedicated space showcasing Nashenbot's AI and robotics education products. The exhibition has welcomed numerous domestic and international visitors, primarily students and educators, who come to interact with and experience our innovative learning tools firsthand. Through hands-on engagement, visitors discover the unique appeal of Nashenbot's products while gaining practical insights into AI-enhanced learning. This dynamic display highlights the real-world applications of our solutions in modern education and reflects the productive collaboration between the institute and our development team. The space continues to serve as an engaging platform for knowledge exchange and technological exploration.